About Inspired Wealth Advisors
Thrivent Charitable Recognizes the Lawsons for Generosity Work
Rob and Brittany Lawson, wealth advisors with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, have each received the 2023 Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) award from Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing® (Thrivent Charitable). As a public charity that works collaboratively with Thrivent and its financial advisors, Thrivent Charitable offers a wide range of charitable planning options to clients who want to support the organizations and causes they cherish.
Brittany and Rob are both being recognized for their exemplary service in empowering clients to put their values into action by building generosity into their financial plans. Selection for the VIP award is based on total outright and deferred charitable gifts made by each of their clients through Thrivent Charitable in 2023. They are two of just 81 financial advisors nationwide recognized with this award.
Meet Our Team
Lexington Office
Brittany Lawson
CFP®, ChFC®, FIC, RICP®, CLTC®, BFA™
Brittany leads our Financial Planning and Advice platform. Her areas of expertise include tax planning, retirement income distribution, corporate and executive benefits, small business consulting, and charitable gift planning.
Brittany is passionate about helping others! After 10 years in the mortgage lending industry, she saw the need in her community for personalized financial planning, and feels honored and proud to guide and advise individuals and families in their financial journey. She truly believes that her financial guidance will improve the lives of her clients, give them confidence, and inspire them to live generously!
Brittany was born in Canada (yes, she speaks French), and has lived in Kentucky, “bleeding blue,” since 2007. Her husband, Rob, along with their three children, Tripp, Coleman, and Elisabeth, are members of Journey Church in Versailles. In her spare time, she loves traveling, visiting with friends and family, wine tasting, photography, and volunteering with Christian Appalachian Project, Habitat for Humanity, The Nest Center for Women, Children & Families and many other non-profits.
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in International Finance, University of Alabama
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- Professional Designations:
- BFA™ - Behavioral Finance Advisor
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
- ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant
- CLTC® - Certified Long-term Care Consultant
- FIC - Fraternal Insurance Counsellor
- RICP® - Retirement Income Certified Professional
- Title
Wealth Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , FL , ID , IL , IN , KY , LA , MI , MS , NV , OH , SC , SD , TN , TX
- Location
Lexington
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/brittany-lawson
- Phone
- 859-303-5139
Robert Lawson
FIC
Growing up in eastern Kentucky taught Rob several important lessons: to love his fellow Kentuckians and to have their back. This is demonstrated daily in his support for charitable causes benefitting these communities, his life’s work in financial planning, and the love he has for his family.
Always the ‘steady one’, Rob possesses innate leadership qualities which serve him well as a Wealth Advisor at Thrivent, a Board Member with both the Christian Appalachian Project and Habitat for Humanity of Lexington and coaching of his son’s sporting events.
Aside from these important responsibilities, Rob also loves his University of Kentucky Wildcats and has a fondness for things starting with the letter ‘B’: boxing, barbecue, bourbon, and Brittany.
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelors of Finance, University of Kentucky
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
- Life & Health Insurance Licenses
- Professional Designations:
- FIC - Fraternal Insurance Counsellor
- Title
Wealth Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AL , AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #0K39836 , CT , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NV , NY , OH , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WA , WV
- Location
Lexington
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/robert-lawson
- Phone
- 859-303-5139
Liz Trotter
BFA™
Liz leads our Service team out of Louisville and focuses on servicing our existing clients well. Liz' expertise is in accumulation planning and balancing competing goals. She is masterful at guiding our clients through big changes in life. She works very well (and patiently!) with clients who are going through transitions like: Getting married, having children, graduating children (and paying for college!), navigating divorce, and has a passion for helping widows/widowers. Liz prides herself on relationship management, and loves being a resource to her friends and clients that need that extra care during difficult times.
Liz was born and raised in Kansas City (Missouri!) and has lived in Louisville since 2005. She and husband, Aaron, and daughters, Miranda & Lauren are members of Our Savior Lutheran Church where Liz loves singing in the church Praise Team.
She enjoys hiking and camping, and Clifty Falls State Park in Indiana is a family favorite. To avoid collecting (and keeping) large breed dogs, the family's two 'pups' have a constant influx of playmates through MisPits and Friends Rescue where they have been fostering since March 2020.
Liz has a passion for meeting other non-profits in the area, too, and finding creative ways to support their mission. In the recent past, Liz has made cake pops with Cupcakes & Confidence, played virtual trivia with Critically Loved, cooked for Ronald McDonald House, packed meals with Love the Hungry, and painted siding with Habitat for Humanity. She is always looking for new ways to support her community.
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
- Life & Health Insurance Licenses
- Professional Designations:
- BFA™ - Behavioral Finance Advisor
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- IN , KS , KY , MO , OH
- Location
Louisville
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/liz-trotter
- Phone
- 502-415-6838
Jordan Dongell
Coming from a family of teachers and pastors, Jordan always knew he wanted to help others. Jordan has always sought out opportunities to give back, whether coaching a mock trial team at University of Kentucky Law School or serving on the boards of First Alliance Church and Isaiah House.
After a stint teaching high school and another practicing law in Lexington, his found the right fit in financial advice. His analytical and legal skills help him design the best strategies for each family's unique situation, while his teacher's heart ensures that clients understand and are comfortable with every step along the way.
Jordan and his wife, Heather, have two little girls under 3 and live in Wilmore, just a few blocks from Jordan's childhood home. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys a good cup of coffee or grilling on the back porch, a game of chess, or a hike in the Red River Gorge.
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Arts in History and Latin, Asbury University
- Master of Arts in History, University of Kentucky
- Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
- Life & Health Insurance Licenses
- Title
Financial Producer I
- State(s) Licensed
- IN , KY , OH , WI
- Location
Lexington
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jordan-dongell
- Phone
- 859-300-5139
Beth Chassie-Copeck
Beth joined the Inspired Wealth Advisors team in 2018. She is our Director of Communications, and manages the office to ensure our clients receive excellent service. Beth is an insurance-licensed Support Associate, and can manage many of our clients service-related needs. You'll also hear from Beth when you call to schedule an appointment, and when we want you to know something important from the team.
She is a lifelong Thrivent member and has a passion for helping other members find creative ways to use their membership benefits. She and her family are parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Lexington, KY - where husband, Joe, formerly served on the staff.
In her spare time, Beth can be found doing yoga, swimming, enjoying the outdoors, organizing, or spending time with her family and friends. She's recently been spending her weekends cheering son, John, at his Ultimate Frisbee tournaments, and daughter, Cate, at her Dance competitions.
Beth has a passion for health and families, and enjoys coordinating delicious and nutritious lunches for our team and clients!
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Arts, Food and Nutrition Emphasis, St. Olaf College
- Life & Health Insurance Licenses
- Title
Insurance Supt Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- KY
- Location
Lexington
- Phone
- 859-303-5139
Erika Prusak
Erika joined the team in October of 2023 as our Administrative Assistant/Marketing Specialist. She is Beth's "right-hand woman" and assists her in servicing our clients and scheduling appointments. She helps run and maintain our social media sites, our website, and coordinating events.
Erika graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2022. About a year later Erika and her husband, Tom, moved down to Lexington from Cleveland, Ohio. They are excited to continue to get to know the city and everything it has to offer.
In her spare time, Erika loves playing sports, dancing, singing and baking. She loves Harry Potter and Disney, and has seen the movie Titanic more times than she can remember. Erika and her husband have also picked up running and have participated in 5Ks in Lexington and surrounding areas.
Education & Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bowling Green State University
- Title
Administrative Assistant/Marketing Specialist
- Location
Lexington
- Phone
- 859-303-5139